Olta Xhaçka and Artan Gaçi: SPAK corruption and money-laundering investigation (reported Oct 2026)
Status: Under investigation (reported 16 Oct 2026); no charge or court ruling reported in source
Summary
On 16 Oct 2026 Albanian Daily News reported that Olta Xhaçka had been placed under SPAK investigation for suspected corruption and money laundering. Special prosecutors Ols Dado and Altin Dumani reportedly use information obtained abroad through international legal-assistance requests. Her husband, former PS MP Artan Gaçi, is reportedly under investigation for the same allegations, including transactions through companies linked to him, the ownership of land for a resort, and alleged document forgery.
The article says she was formally notified of her status in the presence of her lawyer. It reports no statement from her and no court role; allegations have not been established in court.
Key facts
- Special prosecutors Ols Dado and Altin Dumani.
- International legal-assistance requests reported.
- Husband Artan Gaçi reportedly under investigation for the same allegations.
The record
Four lists kept apart on purpose: what is established, what is only alleged, what is still open, and what those concerned said.
What is proven (1)
Established by documents or official records, as stated in the research. A recorded charge or indictment proves only that the accusation was made.
- Formal notification of investigation status (reported).
What is alleged (1)
Accusations, not findings. Those accused are presumed innocent.
- AllegationCorruption and money laundering (investigation stage).
Allegations and who made them (1)
Each line is an allegation as recorded, with the person or body that made it where the record names them.
- AllegationCorruption and money laundering, as reported by Albanian Daily News citing the SPAK probe.
Open questions (2)
- Whether charges will be filed.
- Relation to the Himara land and strategic-investor file (existing case-xhaca-gaci-strategic-investor, case-himara-goro-land-permits).
Responses (1)
Responses of the people and organisations concerned, as recorded.
- None reported in the article.
Timeline
Full timeline →SPAK
Olta Xhaçka reported under SPAK investigation for corruption and money laundering; husband also under investigation
Albanian Daily News; no response from Xhaçka in the article.
Sources for this record
Every source the research cites for this record, grouped by its source label. 1 source.
Source label: Under investigationUnder investigation · 1 source
- Publisher
- Albanian Daily News
- Date
- 16 Oct 2026